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Travel and identification documents for entering Canada

From: Canada Border Services Agency

October 1, 2022 : COVID-19 emergency border measures ended

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Make sure you carry proper identification for yourself and any children or minors travelling with you. You must be able to confirm your legal right or authorization to enter Canada at the border.

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Planning travel to Canada? Visit COVID-19 : Entering Canada requirements checklist for information about quarantine and your admissibility to Canada.

Carry a valid Canadian passport for all visits abroad, including visits to the United States (U.S.). It is the only universally accepted identification document, and it proves that you have a right to return to Canada.

Acceptable documents to denote identity and citizenship

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Upon arrival at a Canadian port of entry, travellers must satisfy a CBSA border services officer (BSO) that they meet the requirements for entry into Canada. For Canadian citizens, permanent residents and persons registered under the Indian Act, this can be done through questioning and through verifying documentation such as a:

• Canadian passport
• Canadian birth certificate
• permanent residence card
• citizenship card
• Secure Certificate of Indian Status (SCIS) card or valid Certificate of Indian Status (CIS) card

If you do not have a passport, and are returning to Canada, the following documents can denote identity and citizenship :

• NEXUS card, held by a Canadian citizen, when entering Canada by air (when coming from the U.S.), land, or marine modes
• FAST card (Free and Secure Trade), issued to a Canadian citizen (when arriving by land or marine modes only)
• Canadian emergency travel document
• Canadian temporary passport
• Certificate of Canadian citizenship (issued from 1954 to present)
• Enhanced driver's license issued by a Canadian province or territory
• Enhanced identification/photo card issued by a Canadian province or territory

Permanent residents of Canada who are members of the NEXUS or FAST programs must travel with a passport and proof of permanent residence , and may be asked to present these documents to the officer upon arrival at the border.

The following documents may be used to establish Canadian citizenship . Upon presentation by travellers, the documents should be supported by other government issued photo identification:

• Certificate of Canadian citizenship (large form issued between January 1, 1947, to February 14, 1977)
• Certificate of retention (issued between January 1, 1947, and February 14, 1977)
• Certificate of naturalization (issued before January 1, 1947)
• Registration of birth abroad certificate (issued between January 1, 1947, and February 14, 1977, by Canadian citizenship authorities)
• Provincial or territorial birth certificate (individuals born in Canada)

The following documents may be used to establish your identity :

• CANPASS card (air, corporate air, private air, remote area border crossing), held by a Canadian citizen
• Commercial driver registration program card, held by a Canadian citizen
• Provincial and territorial driver's license
• Employment or student card with photo and signature
• Provincial health insurance card
• Provincial identity card
• Canadian Forces identification
• Police identification
• Firearms acquisition certificate
• Credit card
• Vehicle insurance certificate
• Vehicle registration

Every person registered under the Indian Act can enter and remain in Canada by right as per subsection A19(1) of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act . The Secure Certificate of Indian Status (SCIS), more commonly referred to as the Status card, is an identity document issued by Indian and Northern Affairs Canada confirming that the cardholder is registered as a Status Indian under the Indian Act .

Note: The Certificate of Indian Status (CIS) was replaced by the SCIS in 2009. Existing versions of the CIS will remain valid until their renewal date.

If you plan to travel to or transit through the U.S., we encourage you to visit the U.S. Customs and Border Protection website for information concerning the U.S. Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative, and the requirements to enter or return to the U.S.

For information on Canada-U.S. border-crossing issues, visit Crossing the Canada-U.S. border with a status card .

When travelling with a minor, you should:

• carry copies of any legal custody documents, such as custody rights, if applicable
• arrive at the border in the same vehicle as the minor
• you share custody of the minor and the other parent or legal guardian is not travelling with you
• you are not the parent or legal guardian of the minor

A consent letter must include the custodial parents' or legal guardians':

• telephone number

Border services officers are always watching for missing children and may ask questions about any minors travelling with you.

To avoid delays, have your consent letter notarized to support its authenticity. For more information on consent letters and to download an interactive form, visit Recommended consent letter for children travelling abroad .

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All international travellers must carry acceptable identification and a valid visa (if necessary) when entering Canada. A passport is recommended because it is the only reliable and universally-accepted travel and identification document for the purpose of international travel.

International transport companies, such as airlines, must make sure that travellers have proper, valid travel documents. If you do not have the proper documents, you may be delayed or refused entry into Canada . What you need will depend on where you are from, how you are travelling, and what documents you are travelling with. Consult entry requirements by country .

When you enter Canada, a border services officer will ask to see your passport and a valid visa, if you are arriving from a country for which one is required. Visit the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada website to learn more about what travel documents are required.

Citizens of the U.S. who are members of the NEXUS program may present their membership card as proof of identification and as a document that denotes citizenship, when arriving by air (when coming from the U.S.), land, or marine modes.

Citizens of the U.S. who are members of the FAST program may use their cards as proof of identity when arriving by land and marine modes only.

Permanent residents of the U.S. who are members of the NEXUS or FAST programs must travel with a passport and proof of permanent residence , and may be asked to present these documents to the officer upon arrival at the border.

All visitors arriving from or transiting through the U.S. are encouraged to visit the U.S. Customs and Border Protection website for information concerning the U.S. Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative, and the requirements to enter or return to the U.S.

Visa-exempt foreign nationals need an Electronic Travel Authorization ( eTA ) to fly to or transit through Canada.

Exceptions, or visa and eTA-exempt foreign nationals, include:

• U.S. citizens
• U.S Lawful Permanent Residents
• travellers with a valid Canadian visa
• Other exceptions

Canadian citizens, including dual citizens, and Canadian permanent residents do not need to apply for an eTA.

Foreign nationals from select visa-required countries may also travel to or through Canada by air using an eTA , if eligible .

Be prepared: Apply for an eTA before you book your flight to Canada. Most applicants get approved within minutes. However, some applications can take several days to process so don’t wait until the last minute.

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• Dual citizens
• Canadian permanent residents
• Lawful permanent residents of the U.S.

Travellers who apply for an eTA are advised to be cautious in all dealings with companies that claim to offer help in getting an eTA. These companies are not operating on behalf of the Government of Canada. Many have established websites that charge a fee to provide information and submit eTA applications.

This Government of Canada website is the official place to apply for an Electronic Travel Application .

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"You definitely have to be prepared and it's not going to be the usual experience," said Senka Dukovich of Toronto, who flew home from Croatia earlier this month. 

Even domestic travellers may face challenges when entering certain provinces. 

Here's what you need to know about travelling to or within Canada, with the help of some Canadians who've already hit the road. 

Travelling to Canada

Anyone currently allowed to enter Canada can skip the 14-day quarantine if they meet the country's requirements for being fully vaccinated. That means two doses of either the Pfizer, Moderna or AstraZeneca-Oxford vaccines, or one dose of the Johnson & Johnson product, at least 14 days before arriving.

Most foreigners are still barred from entering Canada but,  as of Aug. 9 , fully vaccinated U.S. citizens and permanent residents living in that country will be able to visit, and they won't have to quarantine.

The federal government said it plans to allow fully vaccinated travellers from all other countries to enter Canada and skip quarantine on Sept. 7.

However, all fully vaccinated travellers allowed to enter still face other requirements. 

Dukovich, her husband Ted Read, and their five-year-old granddaughter Ksenija Callaghan, travelled to Croatia in June to visit family.

They had a two-day stopover in Paris before their final flight back to Canada on July 7, which meant the trio had to take COVID-19 tests during their stopover. 

Travellers to Canada — even those who are fully vaccinated —  must provide proof of a negative COVID-19 molecular test taken within 72 hours of arrival. Air passengers need to take the test within 72 hours of the scheduled departure time of their final direct flight to Canada.

Dukovich was pleased to discover that — at the time — France provided free COVID-19 tests.

"We got three COVID tests [for free] that would have cost at least $400," she said. "No hassles, no waits, no appointment."

However, Canadians departing France now won't be so lucky; on July 7, the country stopped providing free tests to tourists outside the EU.

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Travellers to Canada must submit their travel information to the federal government using the ArriveCAN app or by registering online within 72 hours before their arrival. 

"You had to upload documentation for both your first and second dose," said Dukovich who submitted the family's application from a hotel room in Paris. "We just had our phone, so you can imagine, trying to do this on the little phone."

When travellers finish inputting their information, they're emailed a receipt to show a Canadian border officer upon arrival, along with their COVID-19 test results and any vaccination documents.

On July 9, Shawn Plancke, a Canadian who lives in Barcelona, flew to Halifax with his wife, Samantha McGuinness, and three children. He advises travellers to pack hard copies of their documents before departing for Canada. 

"I know this is going against society these days, but print it out," he said. "I would not have wanted to be flipping through my phone [for documents]."

Currently, both land and air travellers will be tested for COVID-19 upon arrival in Canada, or be given a home test kit. The federal government provides the tests for free and travellers can pre-register online to save time. 

However, starting Aug. 9., fully vaccinated travellers will not need a post-arrival test unless they have been randomly selected to take one.

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Dukovich and her family landed in Montreal. She said they received home test kits instead of an on-site test, because they had a connecting flight to Toronto.

"On the way out, they just handed us kits like they were giving you a lunch box," said Dukovich. 

At home, she had to go online and be guided by a nurse via video conference who provided instructions including "counting down the seconds you have to have the swab in your nose," said Dukovich. 

That same day, Purolator picked up the tests. 

Travelling with children 

Fully vaccinated travellers don't have to quarantine while waiting for their test results. But Dukovich thought that she and her husband were required to, because their five-year-old granddaughter — who's staying with them — isn't vaccinated.

Children under 12 are currently not allowed to get vaccinated in Canada. 

It was only on day three of their quarantine that Dukovich learned from a quarantine officer that only her granddaughter had to quarantine. 

"That was a relief," said Dukovich. "My husband and I are free to go out."

Unvaccinated travellers — or those who got a vaccine currently not recognized by the Canadian government — must quarantine for 14 days. Those entering by air must also spend up to three of those days in a quarantine hotel  — a rule that will end on Aug. 9. 

However, unvaccinated children under 18 can head home with their vaccinated parents. Currently, they must quarantine — even though their parents can leave the house. But that rule will also change on Aug. 9, when the government will start allowing unvaccinated children under 12 to skip quarantine — as long as they avoid group settings such as school, camps and daycares for 14 days. 

Travelling within Canada

The rules can also be complex for domestic travellers. 

Air passengers travelling within Canada  don't have to take a pre-arrival COVID-19 test.

However, Nova Scotia ,  New Brunswick ,  Prince Edward Island ,  Newfoundland and Labrador ,  Manitoba  and the territories still require some inter-provincial travellers to quarantine.

The rules can vary depending on your vaccination status and/or where you're travelling from. For example, most of the Atlantic provinces now allow travellers from within Atlantic Canada to enter, regardless of their vaccination status. 

The rest of Canada can skip quarantine in the Atlantic provinces if fully vaccinated or, in the case of New Brunswick and Newfoundland and Labrador, have at least one dose. 

Fully vaccinated travellers can also skip quarantine in Manitoba and the territories. 

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Manitoba, Yukon and the Atlantic provinces also exempt from quarantine unvaccinated children under 12 — if all their vaccinated guardians meet the exemption requirement. In Nova Scotia, the rule applies to unvaccinated children ages 18 and younger. 

However, because traveller Plancke and his family flew from Barcelona to Halifax, his three children must follow the current federal rules and quarantine for 14 days — despite that fact that both parents are fully vaccinated.  

"It's quite confusing when you have strict stricter rules, federally, and then you have other rules provincially," said Plancke. 

The provinces and territories listed here may have further requirements for tourists, so travellers to those regions should check the rules online before packing their bags.

For example, the Atlantic provinces require certain visitors to pre-register, and travellers to  Nunavut  must first get authorization. Also,  the Northwest Territories  still bars most leisure travellers. 

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COVID-19: Travel, testing and borders

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For all travellers entering Canada by air, land or marine mode:

• Proof of COVID-19 vaccination is not required
• Pre-board testing is not required
• COVID-19 pre-entry and arrival tests are not required
• Quarantine after you enter Canada is not required
• to save time at the border, you can use Advance Declaration in ArriveCAN to submit your customs and immigration declaration before flying into Canada
• Pre-boarding tests for cruise passengers are not required
• As always, travel documents are required
• Health checks to board planes and trains are not required
• It's strongly recommended that you wear a well-constructed and well-fitted mask or respirator while you travel

If you have symptoms of COVID-19 , you shouldn't travel to Canada.

If you feel sick or experience any symptoms of COVID-19 during your travel to Canada or upon arrival, you should:

• inform the flight attendant, cruise staff or a border services officer upon arrival. You may be referred to a Quarantine Officer for a health assessment and further direction.
• avoid taking public transportation
• check provincial or territorial requirements for what you need to do if you’re symptomatic or have tested positive for COVID-19

Travelling in and out of Canada

• International travel advice and advisories
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• Proof of vaccination
• Find out if you need a visa

Wearing masks on planes and trains in Canada is not required.

• It's still strongly recommended that you wear a high quality and well-fitted mask or respirator while you travel

Situation in Canada

• COVID-19 guidance, vaccines, limiting the spread
• Summary data about travellers, testing and compliance

The Government of Canada will continue to monitor the situation. See the COVID-19 border measures backgrounder .

Can You Fly Within Canada Without a Passport?

Air travel is, undoubtedly, one of the most restricted forms of travel: security check-up of each passenger, identity verification by the plane crew and immigration officers–and don’t even get me started on the luggage limitations!

Given all of the above, we are used to the fact that travelling by plane comes with many procedures to follow and documents to show. Thus, having a passport with you seems like a natural and logical consequence. But is it, though? Can you fly within Canada without a passport?

Whether you can or cannot fly within Canada without a passport depends on your citizenship. And no, the Canadian government is not xenophobic in the matter of travel. Read our article to get behind the scenes of domestic air travel in Canada and verify whether you need to carry your passport with you or not.

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Take a photo with your smartphone, upload it to the website, we will convert it to an official passport photo and send you a digital or printed version. Simple? You can’t get more convenient than that!

Can I fly within Canada without a passport?

Regardless of who you are, what you do, and what citizenship you have, in order to board a plane in Canada you must present a valid form of government-issued identification. It can be a passport, but it can also be a different document—as long as the document: 

• has your picture in it; 
• indicates your date of birth; 
• certifies your full name (matching the airline ticket);
• is still valid.

However, whether you will be allowed to board your plane to Toronto, Quebec, or Ottawa without a passport (using a different document) depends on what citizenship you bear. Simply said, the breakdown could be made into (1) having a Canadian identification and (2) not having a Canadian identification. 

If you bear Canadian citizenship, there is no need for you to carry a valid Canadian passport when boarding a domestic-flight plane. You can have the passport with you, but it may very well be any other form of government-issued identification document, such as a driver’s licence, firearms licence, or a health card. You can find a complete list of accepted documents here . 

Moreover, if you are not a Canadian citizen but you live in Canada and have any form of Canadian identification, you can also board a domestic flight without a passport. In such cases, a permanent resident card or a driver’s licence is sufficient. In fact, you can identify yourself using the same set of documents as Canadian citizens (as long as they are issued by the Canadian government, not your national equivalents).

It is important to remember that the document you decide to identify yourself with should have your photograph, and it must be government-issued. If you lack an ID with a picture, you may also use documents without the image—but in that case, you must bring two (2) different documents (a double verification).

Not having a Canadian identification probably means you are a tourist visiting the country. If you are a citizen of the US or a permanent resident of the US, in addition to your passport you can use your NEXUS card, Green Card, or Enhanced Driver’s License.

However, if you are coming from someplace other than the US, you will have to present your valid passport or travel document, including a valid visa. Your national driver’s licence, health card, or other documents will not be recognized as an acceptable form of identification, and you will be denied entry to the aeroplane. 

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If you have a Canadian identification and you wish to travel with your children below the age of 18 (eighteen), they do not have to carry a passport with them. In fact, the document requirements for minors are noticeably less restrictive than for adults, and identification documents are not mandatory whatsoever. 

Although there is no obligation, it is still recommended to equip your child with some ID—the good news is that it can be a non-government-issued document, such as a student card.

The regulations mentioned above apply only if you have a Canadian identification and you are the child’s guardian (you do not have to be a parent). If you are an international tourist visiting Canada with children, they must always have their passports or travel documents (visa) to board a domestic flight in Canada.

Passport Photo Online

A government-issued ID with your current photograph is the most convenient way to certify your identity when boarding a plane flying within Canada. If you lack one, or are in the process of obtaining it, we have a tip on how to take a photograph for your new official document.

Passport Photo Online is a professional photo-generating app for official Canadian documents , such as passports, driver’s licences, etc. With this program, you can upload a picture taken with your smartphone and receive a set of ID photos that are guaranteed to get accepted by the government. 

Here’s how Passport Photo Online works:

Order your photographs with home delivery, and we will stamp them to confirm their authenticity (a requirement of the Government of Canada).

Get your Canadian passport photo in less than a minute with Passport Photo Online—save yourself the time and hassle needed to search, schedule and visit a photo studio. Instead, snap the picture from your own couch—taking as many tries as you wish—and get a passport photo that you feel proud of. 

Fly in Canada without a passport: FAQ

Find answers to the frequently asked questions about domestic flights in Canada without a passport.

Do you need a passport to fly between provinces in Canada?

You do not need a passport to fly between provinces in Canada if you carry a Canadian identification document. In that case, a Canadian driver’s licence, firearms licence, or a health card is sufficient. For foreign nationals, a passport or other form of travel document will be required.

Do I need a passport for a domestic flight?

Suppose you use a Canadian photo identification document, such as a driver’s licence or a health card. In that case, you are not required to carry a passport when flying domestically in Canada. For international travellers, however, a passport or another form of travel documentation will be required.

Do you require a passport for domestic flights?

For Canadian citizens and Canadian permanent residents, a passport is not required for domestic flights within Canada provided they have a government-issued photo ID such as a driver’s licence, firearms licence, or similar.  For travellers coming from outside of Canada, a valid form of travel document will be required, e.g., a passport.

Can you fly domestically in Canada without a passport: closing thoughts

Domestic air travel is not as restrictive as the international one; therefore, a passport is not required to board a plane flying between Canadian cities. However, this does not mean that no form of identification is required. On the contrary, each adult passenger is obliged to present a valid form of a government-issued ID before boarding a plane. The good news is that it can be any Canadian identification, such as a passport, driver’s licence, health card, or even an Old Age Security card. 

For US citizens, a NEXUS card or a Green Card can also be used, alternatively to passports.

If you are a citizen of a country other than Canada or the US, however, a valid form of a travel document will be needed, and this can be a passport or a visa.

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Canada's passport is one of the strongest in the world, offering holders visa-free access to tons of countries around the globe.

However, it turns out that Canadians pay a pretty hefty price for the benefits of owning one.

A new study has revealed that the Canadian passport is one of the most expensive in the world, breaking down how much it actually costs passport holders to be able to travel without the need for a visa.

Australian travel insurance comparison site Compare the Market AU compared the cost of a passport in various countries to find out which nation has the most valuable passport in the world.

The company looked at 29 passports and compared them based on three metrics: the overall cost to obtain the passport, the value of the passport based on how many years it is valid for, and the value of the passport based on the number of countries the holder can visit without a visa.

They then broke down the most and least expensive passports around the world.

According to their findings, Canada's passport is one of the most expensive on the globe, ranking among the top 10 most expensive passports.

How much is a 10-year passport in Canada?

A 10-year Canadian passport, which is the longest validity for the document that you can choose, costs AU$181.41, according to the research, or CA$160.

This makes Canada's passport the seventh most expensive in the world, right behind Italy's 10-year passport, which costs AU$191.36 (or CA$169).

The Canadian passport is a bit cheaper if you select the 5-year option, which costs CA$120. However, this means that you'd have to renew it again in five years.

This price also may not be the total price you pay for your Canadian passport — you may have to pay additional fees on top of the $160, depending on if you need to replace a lost or stolen passport, if you need urgent or express pickup, need standard pickup at a passport office, or require other administrative services.

If your passport was lost or stolen, expect to pay additional fees of $45-135 for getting a new one. And if you need your passport sooner, you could be looking at a fee of up to $110 on top of the cost of the passport for expedited services.

As for the value of the Canadian passport, Compare the Market AU looked at the cost of the passport versus how many countries it allows holders to access visa-free , using data from the Henley Passport Index.

According to the index , Canada's passport allows citizens to travel to 188 countries visa-free, working out to cost of AU$0.96 per country, or CA$0.85, so Canucks may not be getting the best bang for their buck.

In comparison, the UAE passport, Hungarian five-year passport and Spanish 5 and 10-year passports had the best value for travelling without a visa, at AU$0.15 (CA$0.13), AU$0.17 and AU$0.26, respectively.

Most expensive passports in the world

The most expensive passport in the world was found to be Mexico's 10-year passport, which costs a whopping AU$353.90 (CA$313).

The U.S. passport was also found to be more costly than Canada's, ringing up over US$165, which works out to be CA$226 or AU$255.

Here are the least and most expensive passports globally, according to the research, and their prices in CAD:

Most expensive passports:

• Mexico (10-year-passport), $312.66
• Australia, $305.68
• Mexico (6-year-passport), $178.55
• New Zealand, $171.15
• Italy, $169.06
• Canada, $160
• UK, $140.51
• Mexico (3-year-passport), $131.33
• Fiji, $142.88

Least expensive passports:

• UAE, $23.97
• India, $24.47
• Hungary (5-year-passport), $28.08
• South Africa, $42.80
• Kenya, $43.54
• Spain (for over 30-year-olds), $43.72
• Spain (for under 30-year-olds), $43.72
• Poland, $47.16
• Brazil, $49.11
• Sweden, $52.02

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Was your passport limited due to an ongoing change of your gender marker or a naturalization certificate replacement?

What is the Issuance Date of your Limited Validity Passport?

Do you require any changes or corrections to what is currently printed on your passport?

Select all that apply:

Do you have an original or certified copy of your marriage certificate or the government-issued document demonstrating your legal name change under federal or state law?

Passport Options

Passport type, passport type: book, passport type: card, passport type: book & card, change/correct passport, renew passport, processing method, processing method: standard, processing method: expedited, processing method: expedited at agency, processing method: overseas processing.

* To be eligible, you must make an appointment and provide proof of international travel.

If you have a life-or-death emergency or other need for urgent travel abroad, the passport agency or center will do everything possible to issue a U.S. passport in time for your trip.

Total Payable to Department of State

Total Payable to Department of State - Information.

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Acceptance Facility Fee

Acceptance Facility Fee - Information.

We accept different forms of payment

Applying at a passport acceptance facility (post office, government office, library).

Go to our Apply In Person page to find the steps to apply.

You will need to pay both an application fee and an acceptance fee. Pay the application fee to the U.S. Department of State, and the acceptance fee to the facility which takes your application.

To pay for the application and special services such as expediting your application:

• Submit a check  (personal, certified, cashier's, traveler's) or  money order  payable to "U.S. Department of State"

To pay the separate acceptance fee:

• Personal checks and money orders
• Credit cards. The facility may add a surcharge to cover the cost of the credit card transaction.
• Cash. You must provide the exact amount.

Renewing by Mail

If you are renewing by mail :

• Send us a check  (personal, certified, cashier's, traveler's) or  money order  payable to "U.S. Department of State"
• When renewing by mail from Canada, you must pay by check or money order payable in U.S. dollars through a U.S. bank.

Applying or Renewing at a Passport Agency

Go to our Passport Agency and Center page  for steps on how to apply at one of our 26 locations across the country.

• Credit cards : Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover
• Debit cards (or prepaid cards that are not linked to a line of credit or bank account): Visa or Mastercard
• Digital wallet payments such as Apple, Google, or Samsung Pay

We also accept checks, money orders, and cash. Make checks and money orders payable to the "U.S. Department of State."

• Checks: personal, certified, cashiers, and travelers
• Money orders: U.S. Postal, international, and currency exchanges  
• Cash: must provide the exact amount  

Requesting a Refund for Expedited Service

Service Commitment

If you paid the $60 fee for expedited service when you applied and you did not receive expedited service, you may be eligible to  request a refund  of this fee. We cannot refund any other passport fees or your travel expenses if you miss your trip.

Non-Refundable Fees

We cannot refund the passport application fee and the execution fee. By law, we collect both fees and keep them even if a passport is not issued.

Learn more about refunds on our Refund of Expedited Passport Fee page.

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Trade and Sustainable Development Domestic Advisory Group documents

Documents containing information from the Trade and Sustainable Development Domestic Advisory Group (TSD DAG)

The Trade and Sustainable Development Domestic Advisory Group ( TSD DAG ) was appointed in September 2022, through fair and open competition, to:

• support the effective implementation of trade and sustainable development, labour and environment chapters in the  UK’s trade agreements with non-EU partners
• monitor and make recommendations on matters in scope of these chapters

The agreements in scope are:

• Andean (Colombia, Ecuador, Peru)
• Central America (Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Panama)
• EEA   EFTA  (Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway)
• New Zealand
• South Korea

The  TSD DAG  members are:

• British Exporters Association (BExA)
• Fairtrade Foundation
• National Farmers’ Union (NFU)
• Queen’s University Belfast
• Trade and Public Policy Network (TaPP Network)
• Trades Union Congress (TUC)
• UK Chamber of Shipping
• UK Fashion and Textile Association (UKFT)
• University of Sheffield
• World Wildlife Fund (WWF)

TSD DAG meeting information

These events allow for meaningful dialogue, collaboration, and exchanging information between the government and the UK TSD DAG to facilitate the smooth and effective implementation of relevant chapters.

• 26 April 2024
• Policy paper

Partner country Joint Forums

Joint Forum events allow TSD DAG members, and occasionally the public, to discuss sustainable development with partner country governments and stakeholders. In addition to the attached pages, the following events have also taken place and are awaiting publication of meeting minutes:

• UK-Andean Civil Society Dialogue, 18 July 2023
• UK-Viet Nam Joint Forum, 1 August 2023
• UK-Canada Civil Society Forum, 20 November 2023
• 16 April 2024
• 4 April 2024

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